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The Children Of The Mayflower Out of 102 passengers on the Mayflower that came to New England in 1620, 31 of them were children. They ranged from Samuel Eaton who was a baby to Mary Chilton (who was given the honor of being the first to step on Plymouth Rock) and Constance Hopkins who were fifteen years old. Some of their parents or guardians were seeking religious freedom. Others were searching for a better life than they had in England or Holland. Some of the children were there as servants! Here are the names of some of the kids. There was eight year old Humility Cooper, six year old Wrestling Brewster, and nine year old Love Brewster. Resolved White was five, Damans Hopkins was only three. There was John Cooke and Francis Billington who were eight. John Billington, Jr. was six and so was Joseph Mullins. Richard More was seven and Samuel Fuller was four. Mary Allerton was also four. Mary was destined to outlive all the others aboard as she lived to the age of eightythree. A baby was born at sea and was named Oceanus. Another baby, Peregrine White was born as the Mayflower was anchored near Provincetown, Massachusetts. The children were typical children but they were taught many different things than the kids of today. Once on land, parents taught children the skills they needed to survive as adults. The children weren’t allowed choices, the par-
ents made all the decisions about their child’s life then. Kids were also expected to show courtesy to adults by bowing and curtsying to them. Much of a Pilgrim child’s life was filled with work. When they were young, they ran errands, gathered fire wood, fetched water, helped take care of the livestock, gathered berries and more. Older boys prepared fields for planting, weeded and harvested crops. They learned to hunt, fish, build with wood, chopped wood and basically learned how to be the head of the household. The older girls worked with their mothers to learn how to run a home. This included cooking, preserving food, tending to the younger children, sewing and mending clothes or linens, as well as spinning the material, cleaning, washing and more. During their playtimes, they did what many do today like playing marbles, ball, leapfrog, tic-tac-toe (they called it naughts and crosses), running games and more. Schooling was not like school of today. The children learned to read and write from their parents usually at home. They mostly learned during the winter months when there wasn’t so much to do outside. Quite often, the kids were taught out of the Bible. Until about the age of seven, boys and girls both wore gowns. After that, the boys would dress as young men like their fathers and the girls would dress like their mothers. Children and adults took baths only a few times of the year as they thought that bathing was unhealthy! Today, we sleep on comfy beds but back then, children slept on mats that were laid on the floor at night. The mattresses were usually stuffed with straw!
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We Are Thankful For Great Books! Mirette on the High Wire by Emily Arnold McCully
How I Became a Pirate by Melinda Long & David Shannon
Winner of the Randolph Caldecott Medal this is a story that takes place a hundred years ago in Paris with a spirited heroine named Mirette. Mirette’s adventure in learning to walk on a tight rope is an inspiration to keep going even if you fall.
A hard cover book with beautiful illustrations. Braid Beards’ pirate crew invite Jeremy Jacob to join their voyage. He learns the finer points of what pirates do and then what pirates don’t do – “tuck you into bed.� Published by Harcourt
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The Mammal Book - Jaws, Paws, Claws... by Barbara Taylor
Is a Spider an Insect? by Sara Sweetman & Sara Perez
Meet the mammals! This interactive book growls with facts, stats, stories, and pull-out extras. Barbara Taylor has constructed a book of fun dedicated to chimps, bears, dogs, lions, and all the other mammals. The fascination of sliders, pop-ups, fact cards, and posters pulls the reader through an exploration of the animal kingdom.
For ages 3 to 6. Science made simple when kids join Little Pirate on an adventure. Curiosity, knowledge, and adventure. This is a wonderful and durable board book. Published by Innovative Kids
Published by Carlton Books
ABC Word Book by Richard Scary
Castles, Caves, and Honeycombs by Linda Ashman Illustrated by Lauren Stringer
A colorful alphabet book for young learners, the characters are cute and funny. Cartoon families of rabbits, cats, bunnies and other critters are busy with activities that are labeled, such as lettuce, floor, wheel, and table. The beginning letter of each word is especially highlighted to help with learning letter names and sounds.
Another fantastic book for beginning readers and also a wonderful bedtime story. It is a story that describes some of the many unique places where animals build their homes and what it is that makes home a special place. Each page overflows with wonderful Lascaux acrylic illustrations.
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Walk-a-Thon 2016: Addy O’Heran, Carter Krzysik, Willow Cary
Halloween concert featuring the 3rd and 4th graders singing “ Flying Purple People Eater”
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1st grader Harrison Thomas dressed as Captain America.
THE THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP EMERGENCY SERVICES folks presented “Fire Safety Talks” to all of our McFall students during October Fire Prevention Month.
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HALLOWEEN FUN AT SOUTHEASTERN
Golden Apple Award Winners for helping to get the Kickstart Program going at Southeastern! Tricia Mosley and Trisha Kietzman
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Department The Delton Fire ster, visited Mrs. Web Mrs. Anson, and eschool Mrs. Nelson’s pr classes.
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The 5th graders from Central Elementary went to Starbase to get connected with Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math!
On October 17th, Central Elementary hosted author Denise Brennan-Nelson to speak with all students about the love of writing and importance of imagination. The visit was coordinated and supported by the Hastings Public Library, HEEF, and Central Elementary PTO. Denise Brennan-Nelson is an award-winning author of over twenty children’s books including Leopold the Lion, Someday is Not a Day of the Week, and the popular Willow Series. She wrote her first book, Buzzy the Bumblebee, after discovering that aeronautically, bumblebees should not be able to fly. She felt it was a wonderful way to inspire people to “beelieve” in themselves and their dreams. Denise also shares her enthusiasm for reading and writing in unique school presentations across the country where she encourages both adults and children to tap into their imaginations to create richer, fuller lives.
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STAR SCHOOL STUDENTS HELD THEIR ANNUAL FALL FUNDRAISER AND HAD THEIR PRIZE ASSEMBLY on October 28, 2016. Students received prizes based on the amount of money they raised. The students exceeded their fundraising goal and were rewarded by duct taping their principal, Mrs. Smelker and teachers Mr. Kingshott and Mrs. Wilson to the wall! The tape didn’t hold, but we sure had fun anyway!
BE A STAR DANCE Students and Staff had a great time at the Fall Fundraiser Dance! The theme this year was “Be A Star” and students dressed as movie stars. Students raised money for the IDEA Lab this year, where they will learn about robotics, electronics, and technology.
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Froggin’ for Facts and Fun! Why are frogs so happy? They eat whatever bugs them! A few facts about our frog friends: 1. Frogs don’t drink water with their mouths; they drink it through their skin. 2. Frogs are cold blooded. This means that a frog’s body temperature is the same on the inside as it is on the outside. That is why frogs live near water so that they can jump in to cool off on hot summer days. 3. What do you call a group of frogs? An army of frogs! 4. Frog fossils have been found that are as old as dinosaurs! 5. Frogs burrow down in the mud to hibernate in the cold winter. 6. There are 3400 species of frogs and toads worldwide. In Michigan there are only13 species. 7. No matter how many times you kiss him, a frog won’t turn into a prince! 8. Frogs are super cute and fun to draw. What do you call a frog's favorite soda? Croaka-Cola!
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Hop To It and Draw This Cute Frog! Materials Needed: Paper, pencil, crayons, markers, or colored pencils. Follow the step by step directions to create your frog. Article Supplied by Rebecca Nechuta, owner of KidzArt
When you draw, think of yourself as the builder. Begin by building the eyes, face and then the neck. 1. Draw two oval paths 2. 3. near the top of your paper. 1. Connect the ovals with a curved line. Finish the eyes by adding two half circles to create the iris (colored part of your eye)_ and the black pupil. 2. Find the center of the bottom of each eye and draw a small curved line to build the sides of the face. The cheeks are made by drawing a large “C” and then a backward “C”. 3. Add a smile in the center of the cheeks by drawing a curved line. To complete the head, add two small curved lines for the neck.
Time to construct the middle part of your frog. Concentrate on how much room is left on your page because we still need to add feet! If part of the leg has to “go off” the page, or your feet won’t quite fit, that is okay. Artists often fill their paper and can’t quite fit 5. 6. everything on. Do 4. the best you can! 4. Create the shoulder and the outside of the arm by drawing a curved line from the neck to the waist of the frog, stopping at the wrists. The inner side of the arms are straight lines coming from the under arm to the wrist. 5. Draw the fingers. Note that the fingers look like the letter “W” with circles on the tips. Draw a waist for your frog. Start at the top of the inner arm and stop at the wrist. (Frogs may be slightly different at the point - make necessary adjustments). 6. The long hind legs can be as long as you wish. Make two upside down “U”s. Don’t connect at the bottom.
The construction of your frog is finished when the feet and toes are added. Time to add color to your frog and to add background details. Practice drawing the frog several times and coloring it differently each time! Be creative and have fun froggin’! To finish, add long feet to your frog with toes drawn like the fingers. Connect the feet at the heels. Begin filling your drawing with bright colors. Remember to sign your work when it is completed! All artists do!
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Basketball Anyone? tablished in 1997. You can visit the Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield, Massachusetts. Check out all the names of great players, coaches, referees, and people who have contributed significantly to the development of this popular game.
Can You Unscramble The Names Of These Famous Basketball Players? 1. ROLEBN AMJES _______________________________________ 2. EERMKA LUDAB-BBAARJ _______________________________________ 3. CIMGA NSOHONJ _______________________________________ 4. SALI SLLEEI _______________________________________ 5. ILCHAEM RDAONJ _______________________________________ 6. BEKO RYTANB _______________________________________ 7. CDAANCE RKAPER _______________________________________ 8. QUISHALLE NLEAO _______________________________________ 9. AADIN AUTSARI _______________________________________ 10. RRALY RIBD _______________________________________ Answers: 1. LeBron James, 2. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, 3. Magic Johnson, 4. Lisa Leslie, 5. Michael Jordan, 6. Kobe Bryant, 7. Candace Parker, 8. Shaquille O’Neal, 9. Diana Taurasi, 10. Larry Bird
In December of 1891, basketball was invented by a Canadian who was a clergyman, educator, and physician. His name was James Naismith. He introduced this game when he was in Springfield, Massachusetts at the Young Men’s Christian Association Training School (now Springfield College). His superior asked him to organize a vigorous recreation that was suitable for winter indoor play. At that time, the teams had 9 players. The first ball used was a soccer ball and the goals were wooden peach baskets that were attached to the walls. In 1897-1898, teams of five became the standard. The game also spread nationwide, to Canada and other parts of the world. It was played by both men and women. U.S. servicemen in World War II, made the sport popular in many other countries as they played it for recreation. In 1934, the first college games were played in New York City Madison Square Gardens. By the 1950’s, basketball had become a major college sport. One of the first and greatest pro teams was the Original Celtics, organized about 1915 in New York City. They played as many as 150 games a season and dominated basketball until 1936. The Harlem Globetrotters, founded in 1927, were and still are a notable exhibition team who specializes in amusing court antics and expert ball handling. In 1949 two professional leagues, the National Basketball League and the Basketball Association of America merged to create the National Basketball Association (NBA). By the 1960s, pro teams from coast to coast played before crowds of many millions annually. The Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) was es-
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Kids Building Confidence It takes confidence to be a kid. Whether is going to a new school, stepping up to bat for the first time, or making a new friend - kids face a lot of uncharted territory. Confidence gives you the courage to try new things and the power to believe in yourself. It lets you respect yourself even if you make mistakes. When you respect yourself, others will respect you too. Naturally, every parent wants to instill a can-do attitude in their kids so that they will bravely take on new challenges and over time - believe in themselves. Self-confidence rises out of a sense of competence. In other words, you develop confidence not because parents tell you that you are great, but because of your achievements - both big and small. Sure, it’s good to hear encouraging words but words of praise mean more when they refer to a specific effort or new abilities. When you achieve something, whether its brushing your own hair or riding a bike, you get a sense of being able and capable. Building self confidence begins very early. When you’re young and learn to turn the pages of a book or learn to walk, the idea of “I can do it!� begins. With each new skill and milestone, you develop increasing confidence. Adults can help by giving kids lots of opportunities to practice and mas-
ter their skills. Even letting kids make mistakes and being there to boost their spirits so they keep trying. Responding with interest and excitement when their child shows off a new skill and then rewarding with praise when a good effort is made. Having self-confidence can also help you to learn to make healthy choices about your mind and body. If you think you’re important, you’ll be less likely to follow the crowd if your friends are doing something wrong or dangerous. If you have self-confidence, you know that you’re smart enough to make some wise decisions. With many opportunities, good instruction and lots of patience, you can master basic skills - like tying shoes or making the bed. Then when other important challenges present themselves, you can approach them knowing that you have already been successful in other areas. It’s not so scarey to try something new. If you think you may lack self-confidence, talk to an adult you trust about it. They may be able to help you come up with some good ideas for building your confidence up! Here are a few things that you can try to increase your self-confidence: • Make a list of the stuff you’re good at. It can be anything such as singing, playing a sport or reading. Read it daily to remind yourself of things you are good at. • Learn a new skill such as martial arts, dance, a musical instrument, etc. so as you learn, you receive a sense of accomplishment. By focusing on the good things and the good actions you do, you can learn more self confidence as you go! Even if there’s room for improvement - as you continue to improve - your self confidence grows too! Written in part by Tammy Timlin.
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Cookin’ Fun Sweet Potato Biscuits 3/4 cup mashed sweet potato 2 cups all purpose flour 1 tablespoon baking powder 4 teaspoons sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 2/3 cup milk 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 8 tablespoons cold butter, cut into small pieces 2 1/2 inch circle cookie cutter Wash the sweet potato and poke it with a fork liberally. Microwave the potato on high, turning occasionally until tender, about 5 to 7 minutes. Let the potato cool completely. Peel and mash until smooth. Measure 3/4 cup of mashed sweet potato. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper. Combine the flour, baking powder, sugar, salt, and baking soda in a medium bowl. Cut the butter into the flour mixture using a pastry blender until fine crumbs. Add the sweet potato and 2/3 cup of milk and stir with a fork until the mixture just holds together. Add another tablespoon of milk if the mixture is too dry. Transfer the mixture onto a lightly floured work surface. Pat the dough to 3/4 inch thickness. Cut out as many 2 1/2-inch circles with the cookie cutter as possible. Transfer the dough circles to the prepared cookie sheet about 2 inches apart. Reshape the scraps if necessary. Bake until the biscuits are golden and puffed, 10 to 15 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack and let cool slightly.
Rules For The Kitchen! 1. Always ask an adult if you can use the kitchen. 2. Have all the ingredients before you start. 3. Wash your hands before you touch food. 4. Wear an apron or towel to keep your clothes clean. 5. Always clean up when you are finished.
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